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Knight Commission Supports NCAA’s Proposed Age-Based, Five-Year Eligibility Concept and Federal Legislation to Enforce National Eligibility Standards

Photos for media use here Meeting resources can be accessed here National Harbor, MD – The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics today announced its support of the NCAA’s proposed age-based, five-year eligibility concept, as it aligns with the standard four- or five-year college experience for full-time students. The Knight Commission also supports a change to…

Knight Commission Announces New Members David Foster and Oliver Luck

The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics announced the addition of two new members David Foster and Oliver Luck, at its meeting on May 13, 2026. Knight Commission Co-Chair Len Elmore said, “The Knight Commission is pleased to welcome David and Oliver as new members. Both bring unique perspectives from their deep sports business experiences. Most…

May 13, 2026, Public Meeting

PUBLIC SESSIONS FEATURED LEADERS DISCUSSING COLLEGE SPORTS REFORMS AND PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGISLATION On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics held its spring meeting with two public sessions at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Chesapeake 7-9, Washington, D.C. PRESS RELEASE AND SESSION VIDEOS Press Release: Knight Commission Supports NCAA’s Proposed Age-Based,…

2026 Priorities for College Sports Reform

The Knight Commission for Intercollegiate Athletics released its 2026 Priorities for College Sports Reform: Uniform Standards to Promote Education, Opportunity, and Financial Responsibility. This educational resource is particularly timely as Congress debates various bills impacting college sports. The priorities focus on: Promoting Athlete Education, Well-Being, and Fair Competition Supporting Athlete Opportunity through Revenues & Financial…

C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application Process and Conference Expectations

The 2026 C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application is now open to Division I conferences that demonstrate their revenue distribution policies align with C.A.R.E. Model priorities, including college athletes’ education, health, safety, well-being, equity, and opportunity. The application deadline is July 1, 2026. 2026 C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application C.A.R.E. Model Grant Implementation Resources (updated February…

C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Resources

Criteria and Implementation Resources 2026 C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application – deadline July 1, 2026 Implementation Resources for DI Conferences – updated September 2025 PDF for DI conferences that distribute less than $100 million PDF for DI conferences that distribute more than $100 million C.A.R.E. Model FAQ What it Means to Be a C.A.R.E. Champion…

What It Means to Be a C.A.R.E. Champion

 A Knight Commission C.A.R.E. Champion is a designation that can be earned by a Division I athletics conference when it fully implements all the C.A.R.E. Model requirements, which prioritize the education and well-being of college athletes while integrating education-based principles in financial incentives and athletics spending. The C.A.R.E. Model (Connecting Athletics Revenues with the…

C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant Application FAQ

1.    What is the purpose of the C.A.R.E. Model Conference Grant program? A new financial framework is needed to ensure that Division I shared athletics revenues are used to directly support the educational mission of college sports. This C.A.R.E. Model is created for conferences and national entities to bolster accountability and ensure that both the…